Armed Gang Foiled! Five Guns Seized in Wembley Taxi Sting
Police made a dramatic bust on Thursday night, April 13, stopping a taxi on the A4088 in Wembley. The Met’s Specialist Crime officers, backed by armed support, uncovered a shocking haul.
Taxi Boot Packed with Firearms
Inside a rucksack in the taxi’s boot, officers found five viable handguns and ammunition. All weapons were seized for forensic testing, taking deadly firepower off the streets.
Man Arrested, Driver Cleared
A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of possession of firearms and ammo. He remains in custody at a West London police station. The taxi driver faced no action.
Police Praise Operation’s Impact
Detective Superintendent Victoria Sullivan, Specialist Crime, said: “I have no doubt that lives will have been saved as a result of our determination to remove these types of highly dangerous weapons from the streets; London, and Londoners, are that bit safer.”
“Anyone concerned in illegal firearms activity can be assured that we will investigate and work to bring them to justice.”
